The Blackhawks have signed defenseman Michal Kempny to a one-year extension, the team announced on Saturday. He'll have a $900,000 cap hit, a source confirmed.

“Michal’s style of play is an asset to our defense,” Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman said in a statement. “He is the type of player who will continue to improve now that he has transitioned to the National Hockey League. We look forward to his continued development on the ice for the Blackhawks.”

Kempny, 26, had two goals and six assists in 50 games last season, his first in the NHL. He appeared in one playoff game.

Kempny was set to become a restricted free agent on July 1. He originally signed a one-year deal with the Blackhawks after playing in the KHL in the 2015-16 season.

Kempny said late in the season he was hopeful to remain with the Blackhawks and had no regrets of coming over to the NHL despite being a healthy scratch at times.

“I don’t regret anything,” Kempny said through an interpreter in April. “I started in the NHL from zero. I had to learn lot of things and learn to play in NHL style and style of Blackhawks hockey. Start of the season wasn’t easy. I’m still learning.

“As I was saying previously, my dream came true, so I’m really happy to be here. I’m really grateful to Chicago for having me here. I got to play 50 games, so that was a great opportunity.”

Kempny's agent J.P. Barry said in April he was discussing a new contract with the Blackhawks, but wanted to make sure Kempny was a consistent fixture in the Blackhawks’ lineup going forward.

“Yes, we have been in discussions and those [his role] are the main topics,” Barry said lat month. “He would like to remain.”

Scott Powers is the lead hockey writer for The Athletic Chicago. Previously, he covered the Blackhawks and the White Sox for ESPN Chicago. He has also written for the Daily Herald and the Chicago Sun-Times and has been a sportswriter in the Chicagoland area for the past 15 years. Follow Scott on Twitter @byscottpowers.